@simonfinnigan: "Hi everyone,
A friend has asked me about the possibility of getting a decent 3G phone on
O2.  They want lots of texts included in the price, and a few minutes would
be nice.  My tarrif gives 500 texts a month, 100 minutes, and I got a nokia
6680 on a 3G connection.  O2 are no longer offering this phone, or anything
similar, on their website.  The person already has a bluetooth GPS unit and
a large RS DV MMC memory card, and much prefers Nokia phones to the other
makes.  The person wants to be able to make video calls on their phone over
the 3G connection as well.  She's looking for about 500 texts a month,
minutes - as long as its 50 or more, that'll do her fine, and the ability to
make those video calls.
Anyone able to help her locate a decent tarriff and phone?  She's not fussed
about staying with O2 if that helps, but she will be mostly calling people 
on O2.
Thanks in advance for your help!"
    @NoSpam: ""Simon Finnigan" <email_address> wrote in message 
news:<email_address>
<quote>
If you are looking for 500 texts, you're pretty much limited to online 
deals.  For some reason (other than possibly 3), network operators use 
bundled texts to differentiate their services.  To get the same deal in the 
High Street, you have to pay for a bolt-on package where you are looking at 
an additional �10-20+ on top of your tariff, making it quite expensive.
If you are insisting on the O2 network, then the only option will be O2 
Online.
AMO "
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